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Specifications
|
Leopard 1 |
Leopard 2 |
| Origin country |
🇩🇪 Germany |
🇩🇪 Germany |
| Category |
Main Battle Tank |
Main Battle Tank |
| Type |
Medium Main Battle Tank |
Heavy Main Battle Tank |
| Manufacturer |
Krauss-Maffei |
Krauss-Maffei |
| Number produced |
6,565 units |
3,600 units |
| Estimated unit price |
$0.3 million |
$29 million |
| Combat weight |
42.4 tons |
62.5 tons |
| Maximum speed |
65 km/h |
70 km/h |
| Operational range |
600 km |
340 km |
| Length |
9.54 m |
9.97 m |
| Width |
3.37 m |
3.76 m |
| Height |
2.70 m |
3.00 m |
| Crew |
4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) |
4 |
Armament & Powertrain
|
Leopard 1 |
Leopard 2 |
| Main armament |
105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun |
Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 |
| Secondary weapon |
7.62 mm MG 3 or FN MAG (co-axial) |
7.62 mm MG3A1 or 7.62 mm FN MAG |
| Engine |
MTU MB 838 MTCA Diesel Engine with 830 hp |
MTU MB 873 MTCA Diesel Engine with 1500 hp |
Detailed Comparison
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Which is faster, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is faster with a maximum road speed of 70 km/h compared to the Leopard 1's 65 km/h.
Which has longer operational range, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 1 has a longer operational range at 600 km compared to the Leopard 2's 340 km.
Which is heavier, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is heavier at 62.5 tons combat weight compared to the Leopard 1's 42.4 tons.
Which is larger, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is longer at 9.97 meters compared to the Leopard 1's 9.54 meters.
How many crew members do the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2 require?
The Leopard 1 requires a larger crew of 4 (commander, driver, gunner, radio operator/loader) compared to the Leopard 2's 4 crew members.
Which is more expensive, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 2 is more expensive at approximately $29.0 million per unit compared to the Leopard 1 at $0.2 million.
Which has been built in greater numbers, the Leopard 1 or Leopard 2?
The Leopard 1 has been produced in greater numbers with 6,565 units compared to 3,600 units of the Leopard 2.
What are the main armaments of the Leopard 1 and Leopard 2?
The Leopard 1 is armed with 105 mm Royal Ordnance L7 A3 L/52 rifled gun while the Leopard 2 carries Rheinmetall 120 mm L/55 as its main armament.
